Indians of Wisconsin: Past and Present

There is a great deal of information on the native peoples of the United States, which exists largely in national publications. Since much of Native American history occurred before statehood, there is a need for information on Native Americans of the region to fully understand the history and culture of the native peoples that occupied Wisconsin and the surrounding areas. The first section is contains an overview of early history of the state and region. The second section contains an A to Z dictionary of tribal articles and biographies of noteworthy Native Americans that have contributed to the history of Wisconsin.

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Página 11 Northeast Mortuary Ceremonies Since the time of first Late Archaic occupation in
the Northeast, special treatment was accorded to the dead. A “basic case of
religious belief” persisted through several millennia and culminated in the
Hopewell ...

Página 12 artifacts, and choice of east-facing burials all seem to show a northern origin for
basic elements of mortuary ceremonies. Cremation was an additional feature that
may have begun in New England or along the Mid-Atlantic coast, and persisted ...

Página 39 However, lineage still determined political office and ceremonial leadership.
Although members could ... The vision included instructions for ceremonies, and
the person who received the vision was directed to assemble such ceremonies.

Página 73 ... earned recognition through industry, skill at quilling or beading, and
participation in the buffalo lodge ceremonies, the ... own dance, ceremony or both
, and they were ranked from low to high on the basis of age and ceremonial
importance.

Página 79 Most Assiniboin attached great importance to visions, and these took precedence
in religious life. The elements of ceremonies and rites were performed
individually or by groups. They included offerings, prayers, the solemn unfolding
of a pack ...